Edward Cheserek, a junior at St. Benedict's Prep, lowered his own course record at Warinanco Park on Saturday when he won the NJCTC title in 15:18.2. Cheserek, who ran 4:50 for the first mile and 4:40 for the 2nd miile, broke the record of 15:18.5 that he ran last year.

Earlier in the day, Tim Ball of Piscataway won the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 4 title in 15:50, tied for No. 8 in Warinanco history.